A fan project to document as much info about Rank 1 as possible. Consider it my "Thank You!" to them and the many years of great music they've provided us with as well as a helping hand to other Rank 1 fans wanting to know more about them! Enjoy your stay ;)

Thursday, March 19, 1998

Unreleased/Rumored Material

There is a small amount of rumored/unreleased material related to Rank 1 that has popped up on the net throughout the years. Here you can see them listed with added comments as to why they were never released or when they were rumored to be circulating. Some reasons are based on mere speculation, hopefully the guys can clear up some of these rumors themselves one day!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Short list (for quick reference)

*When the Trance Energy 2007 compilation was about to be released, this site [http://www.liquid-motion.nl/news.php?item.1940.7] mentioned that it would contain a Rank 1 Remix of Ton TB's 'Evolve As One'. Whether this was merely a mistake or a 'slip of the tongue' is unknown.

*During their ASOT #147 interview the guys explained that this was never released because it was an experimental track. Piet said they had "the harder work" in mind while creating this track. Soundwise it's similar to "Jonah - Sssst... Listen", only harder. I guess this track would be as old as 1999/2000?

*This Remix was never released since the Ligaya release pack coincided with the making of the Symsonic Album's title track and the guys gave priority to their album. [http://www.ivibes.nu/index.php?article=1294] They played it as the Retro Record in Radio Rush Episode #007.

*During their ASOT #147 interview the guys explained that this was never released because the label bosses thought the break was too long. Piet & Benno shortened it but didn't like the result so the release was blown off. They played it as the Retro Record in Radio Rush Episode #005.

*According to Piet [http://www.dontstayin.com/uk/london/heaven/2006/feb/10/article-1211] this was never released because the four guys merely wanted it as an extra in their sets. As he said: "It shouldn't always be about the money". On Youtube this track is usually titled "Surprisingly" or "(The) Awakening". They also performed this track live at Sensation 2001.